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Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, Georgia) Newspaper Obituaries (1824 - Current)

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Trace Your Family’s Augusta History with Augusta Chronicle Obituary Records

If you are interested in discovering your lineage, the obituaries from the Augusta Chronicle can be a good source of information about your ancestors in Augusta, Georgia.

Here are a few good reasons to look up Augusta Chronicle obituaries’ records:

  • You can discover and track your family lineage and understand more about the traits that were passed down generations
  • You can learn about the unknown distant relatives.
  • You can discover interesting stories about your ancestors' lives.
  • You can get access to almost 150 years of local history.

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How to Search the Augusta Chronicle Obituaries

Finding obituaries is simple. Whether you're just beginning to explore your roots or you're adding details to a family tree you already have.

You can begin by just putting in the last name of your relative and clicking the “Search” button.

If you are interested in more advanced research, here are some steps to follow:

  • Step 1: Enter the first, middle, and last names to get more precise results.
  • Step 2: Include a keyword, like a school or town name, to narrow down your results.
  • Step 3: Exclude certain keywords to filter out unrelated entries.
  • Step 4: Add a range of years, which is especially useful when many people have the same name.
  • Step 5: Select how the results are sorted to view them per your liking— by best matches, newest, or oldest.

More Strategies For Successful Research:

Searching for the right information about your long-lost relatives is tricky. Here are some strategies to help you avoid errors and incorrect information while you are at it:

  • Begin with information about recent ancestors to work your way back to older ones.
  • Try searching by initials, as older obituaries often used them instead of full names.
  • If you're looking for information about a female relative, try searching under their married name or husband’s name.
  • Consider common misspellings, as names weren't always spelled correctly in older records.

Other Useful Resources To Explore:

Sometimes, just one resource may not help you find all the information you need. Here are some other resources you can explore that are equally helpful:

  • Archives of US Newspapers
  • Records of Births, Marriages, and Deaths
  • Passenger Lists and Government Publications
  • Social Security Death Index
  • Cultural Archives, including African-American, Hispanic, Irish, Native American, German-American, Italian, and Jewish Genealogy Archives.

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